Vegetarian Star

Nicole Lapin

Nicole Lapin is a Global Smile Ambassador for Operation Smile, the same charity that offers surgery for oral deformities to children in need that recently awarded model Christie Brinkley for her service. This Harvard educated news anchor puts a smile on her face when she frequents her favorite New York city hot spots that cater to her vegetarian lifestyle. She explained she’s likely to find something pleasurable, even in the odd hours.

“There is always passion, energy, and life in the city, even at 2 a.m. when I head to work,” Lapin said.

At Haute Living, Lapin shared the restaurants, markets and eco-friendly businesses filled with passion, energy and life.

Vegan ice cream restaurants, vegan restaurants, vegetarian sushi eateries and a certain farmers market make her list, as well as environmentally friendly ways to travel, like the ZipCar.

Here are a few of her favorites:

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Feed Trick-Or-Treat

You’ve checked the list of animal-free candy and ingredients to watch out for if an unknown brand gets placed in your child’s trick-or-treat pail. You’re religiously following the tips for a Cheap and Eco-Friendly Halloween, such as making costumes from clothing and fabric already in your closet or going to the local thrift store. The only way to top this off is to collect candy in a reusable bag designed for a great humanitarian cause.

FEED Projects, co-founded by Lauren Bush and Ellen Gustafson, has launched their FEED Trick-or-Treat bags exclusively at HSN.com/hsncares.

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Kevin Bacon is edible. Even for the vegetarians. Even for the kosher vegetarians.

Dave Lefkow is one of the faux pork powers behind Bacon Salt, an imitation bacon flavor from J & D Foods, which has infused bacon flavor in mayonnaise, popcorn and other foods. Lefkow has created a bust of Kevin Bacon from the bits of Bacon Salt and the creation is being auctioned off on ebay to raise money for Ashley’s Team, a charity for children with cancer.

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OPI "Pink of Hearts"

OPI, a nail lacquer company that does not test on animals, created a pink polish in 2007 to be promoted during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October every year. This year, according to App.com, the company made a $25,000 donation to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Besides being cruelty-free, (with some OPI polishes rumored to be vegan), the company has taken steps to make its products greener over the years.

Beginning in 2006, OPI started to reformulate its Nail Lacquers, Nail Treatments, and Nail Hardeners to remove the DBP (dibutyl phthalate) and Toluene. According to Safecosmetics.org, these 2 chemicals have functional and aesthetic uses, but have been shown to be toxic to humans.

“Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) adds flexibility and a moisturizing sheen, and helps dissolve other cosmetic ingredients. DBP is a reproductive and developmental toxin that has been linked to feminizing effects in baby boys.”

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Ellen DeGeneres is the official spokesperson for Farm Sanctuary’s 2010 Adopt-A-Turkey Project. For a one time donation of $30, anyone can sponsor a turkey at Farm Sanctuary’s New York of California shelter, receive an adoption certificate, a full color photo and information about their new family member.

“Save a life this Thanksgiving, and join me in starting a new tradition by adopting a turkey instead of eating one through Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt-A-Turkey Project,” DeGeneres said.

Some of this year’s adoptable turkeys include Velma, Daphne, Kima, Harley, Reese and Jordan.

The sanctuary’s Adopt-A-Turkey Project has rescued over 1,000 turkeys since its inception in 1986, placing them in loving homes through the Turkey Express Adoption event, while educating consumers on the plight of the birds in crowded factory farms and slaughterhouses.

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PETA Gala Dessert Buffet

Wolfgang Puck had the honor of catering PETA’s 30th anniversary gala, which included vegan appetizers, meals and desserts.

These are just a few of the offerings from the extensive menu enjoyed by dozens of celebrities.

• Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Cake With Apricot-Date Chutney

• Mini BLT With Tempeh Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Vegenaise on Ciabatta

• Sweet Corn Tamales With Gardein Pulled “Pork,” Salsa Verde, and Avocados

• Pesto Brushed Tofu Over Sweet Corn and Fava Bean Succotash

• Watermelon Carpaccio With Fennel Pollen and Sweet Red Onion

Pesto Brushed Tofu

More photos and the full menu, after the jump…

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Tony Gonzalez‘s nutritional supplement company, which includes a vegan protein powder, All-Pro-Science, is helping to fight breast cancer during the month of October, which happens to be Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Throughout the month of October, All-Pro-Science will make a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. each time a customer uses the code “PINK” during checkout. Using the code will also allow customers to get a 20% discount off their purchases.

“With the month of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted APS to give back to a foundation that is helping our mothers, sisters, grandmas, etc. out there fight this horrible disease,” said Tony Gonzalez, co-founder of All Pro Science, Inc. “I encourage everyone to use the code PINK when they purchase so that we can make a big impact and help support the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission of saving lives through early detection.”

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Noli n Nali Tropical Goddess Body Butter

Noli n Nali, an organic skincare line for babies and mothers, was founded by Kenda Haines and named after her first born son and niece. The company was recently approached by the Jane Goodall Institute at the Natural Products Expo East to put the “Good for All” seal on their products, which features a picture of Jane on the package. By doing so, a portion of the sales from Noli n Nali products will go towards the Goodall Institute and Goodall’s “Roots and Shoots” program, which encourages youth to become more active in environmental issues.

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